John Drew Barrymore: Actor and Member of the Barrymore Dynasty Dies at 7

John Drew Barrymore was an American actor from the famous Barrymore family. Born on June 4, 1932, in Los Angeles, he was the son of John Barrymore and Dolores Costello and the father of Drew Barrymore.

He made his debut in The Sundowners (1950) and starred in High Lonesome and The Big Night (1951). He appeared in While the City Sleeps (1956), Night of the Quarter Moon (1959) and Italian productions in Europe. He later guest-starred on series such as Gunsmoke and Kung Fu.

His career was hurt by erratic behavior and personal struggles. He was married four times and had four children. He died in Los Angeles on November 29, 2004, at age 72, of cancer. Drew later scattered his ashes at Joshua Tree National Park.

Achievements: High Lonesome (1950), The Big Night (1951), While the City Sleeps (1956).

Birth: June 4, 1932 - Los Angeles, California.

Profession: Actor.

Interesting Facts: At 13 he enlisted in the Navy by claiming to be 17 and was sent home weeks later.